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2008 - The year in Automobiles
2008 was a wild ride for the auto industry!
Gasoline opened the year at about $1/litre, then progressively climbed to $1.45; remarkably it closed the year at about $0.70/litre. Sales of large SUVs and trucks stalled, putting the Big Three into a tailspin; values of used vehicles sunk to reflect U.S. market pricing; manufacturers took residual losses on lease returns. The concurrent economic crisis slowed vehicle sales globally causing governments around the world to offer keep-alive packages to the auto industry. The Canadian dollar moved from above par to US$0.80, closing the door on cheaper cross-border cars.
The silver lining in all this - it's one of the best times ever to acquire a car.
New and used vehicle prices still reflect the stronger Canadian Dollar; the global slowdown has increased allocations of scarce vehicles to the Canadian market and driven up incentives from the manufacturers; interest rates have dropped to historic lows; gasoline prices have fallen and are likely remain lower for the next 12-18 months until the world economy starts firing again.
'It's an enthusiast buyer's market' - low acquisition cost and a reprieve from high fuel costs lets you enjoy that performance vehicle.
Good news for our environment as well; the rise in gasoline prices to historic highs mid last year seems to have fundamentally altered the automotive consumer's psyche; fuel efficiency is now a major purchase criteria and manufacturers are responding with innovations that deliver fun along with higher efficiency - to the ultimate benefit of the environment.
Our advice - consider the manufacturer's cash purchase incentives only if you intend to keep your vehicle for 5-10 years; otherwise, take advantage of their Financing and Leasing offers - DreamFleet can streamline the acquisition process and assure you are receiving the best possible and most sensible deal.
Don't want to make a long term commitment - let DreamFleet put you in a vehicle for 6-24 months.
All the best for 2009.
Edmond Helstab
President - DreamFleet Inc.
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The replacement for the A4 Cabriolet, the A5/S5 Cabriolet retains it's cloth top to maximize interior/luggage space and up/down top performance (15sec at a max speed of 50km/h). Expected availability - Fall 2009.
For those the regular R8 wasn't fast enough - a V10 is on it's way reaching further into exotic territory; 5.2 l / 528hp / 3.9s (0-100) / 315 km/h. Watch for it at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
The 4-door coupe segment is heating up; the A7 joins the Mercedes CLS and upcoming Porsche Panamera. A range of engines; V6, V8 and V10 - should be a stunner. Watch for it at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
The third generation of this classic roadster comes with a retractable hardtop; the range topping version will come with the lovely 3.0l turbo six for 300hp and 5.2s (0-100). Expected Spring '09.
More elegant styling; with a new 400hp twin-turbo V-8. Expected March '09.
Only slightly smaller than the current X3 with reduced fuel consumption. Don't expect before late 2009 or early 2010.
A competitive Hybrid at a bench setting price point. Spring 2009.
A four-door sports coupe from Porsche! Watch for it at the Shanghai Motor Show in April and at your Porsche dealer Summer 2009.
The crossover from MINI; expect four doors and a hatchback - taller and longer than the Clubman. Don't expect it till late 2009.
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Here are our top choices for 2009. More for your money compared to last year's list - you can't go wrong with any of these. Additional details are available on our website.
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All-Season |
| Volkswagen Rabbit |
$20,000 |
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BMW 128i Cabriolet |
$45,000 |
| MINI Cooper |
$25,000 |
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BMW 328i Cabriolet |
$60,000 |
| Volkswagen GTI |
$30,000 |
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Audi A4 3.2 Q Cabriolet |
$70,000 |
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| Family Shuttle |
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Executive 'Type A' |
| Honda Odyssey |
$40,000 |
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BMW 335xi Sedan |
$60,000 |
| Acura MDX |
$60,000 |
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BMW 550i |
$80,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz R350 4Matic |
$70,000 |
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BMW 750i |
$115,000 |
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| Prestige Commuter |
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Looking Good |
| Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Q |
$45,000 |
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BMW 328i Coupe |
$55,000 |
| Infiniti G37x |
$50,000 |
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Audi A5 Coupe |
$60,000 |
| BMW 535i xDrive |
$70,000 |
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Mercedes-Benz CL550 |
$130,000 |
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| Active Utility |
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Racetrack Dreaming |
| Audi Q5 3.2 FSI |
$50,000 |
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BMW M3 Coupe |
$75,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BT |
$65,000 |
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Nissan GT-R |
$90,000 |
| BMW X6 xDrive 35i |
$75,000 |
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Audi R8 |
$150,000 |
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| Summer Fun |
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Thinking Green |
| BMW Z4 sDrive 30i |
$60,000 |
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Smart fortwo |
$15,000 |
| Porsche Boxster S |
$75,000 |
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Volkswagen Jetta TDI |
$25,000 |
| Porsche 911 Cabriolet |
$115,000 |
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BMW 335d |
$55,000 |
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Summer 2009 - stay tuned.
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